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Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
42
Overall
39

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Casio EX-Z550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 143g - 99 x 53 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
Samsung WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

Lets look closer at the Casio EX-Z550 versus Samsung WB150F, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was unveiled 24 months prior to the WB150F making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the EX-Z550 matches up against the WB150F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Samsung WB150F

 EX-Z550 WB150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Casio EX-Z550

 WB150F EX-Z550 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2010More modern by 24 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Samsung WB150F

 EX-Z550 WB150F 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z550 has got outer dimensions of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB150F has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z550 against the WB150F.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z550 and WB150F is 95 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z550 and WB150F.

As you can see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP so you should expect similar quality of files although you might want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-Z550 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Portrait photography camera
35
manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
42
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z550
Street photography with Samsung WB150F
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (188 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Sports photography camera
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
52
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Travel photography camera
65
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
69
lighter than average (188 grams)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (432mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Landscape photography camera
42
manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
49
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB150F Vlogging factors
29
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone port
32
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than average (188 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Samsung WB150F
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Samsung WB150F
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Samsung WB150F
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-01-06 2012-01-09
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 143 grams (0.32 lb) 188 grams (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $149 $230